First Two US-Made MQ-9B Sky Guardian Drones Arrive in Taiwan
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By TaiwanPlus
A first batch of two US-made MQ-9B Sky Guardian drones has arrived in Taiwan. The long-range, high-altitude drones are designed for reconnaissance. A second batch of two drones is expected next year.
Drone Delivery to Taiwan
REPORTER:
The US has delivered a pair of long-range, high-altitude drones to Taiwan’s military.
The MQ-9B Sky Guardian drones can fly for up to 40 hours and are designed for surveillance missions. On Sunday, local media reported that this first batch of drones had arrived from the US and that US technical personnel were working with Taiwan’s Air Force for system integration and ground testing. Flight tests are expected to follow -- and a second batch of two more drones is slated for delivery next year.
